Paramount Group Mbombe 4 MRAP 4x4 vehicle in live demonstration at AAD 2016.

At AAD 2016, the South African Company Paramount Group presents its Mbombe 4 in live demonstration. The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 during the defense exhibition in South Africa and now in 2016 the vehicle has performed live demonstration showing its ability to cross any types of all-terrain and natural obstacles.

Mbombe 4 MRAP vehicle designed and manufactured by South African Company Paramount Group in live demonstration at AAD 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Waterkloof Air Force Base,South Africa, Wednesday September 15, 2016.

The Mbombe 4 is one the best all-terrain vehicle available in the military market in its category. The vehicle was tested in the desert showing its capacity to be used in hot weather conditions.

The Mbombe 4 is a vehicle in the category of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected). Using the most advanced technology available, Paramount Group has developed the Mbombe 4 as the first vehicle in its class with a flat-bottom, blast-protected hull; the reduced silhouette has obvious benefits on the battlefield. The vehicle also provides high levle of protection, mobility and fire-power.

Mbombe 4 provides excellent stopping power against ballistic attack (STANAG 4569 level 3 as standard) and anti-tank land mine explosions under its flat hull or under any wheel station (STANAG level 4a and 4b), as well as world-class levels of protection against kinetic attack. Anti-blast seats prevent injury to the crew from the extreme acceleration following an explosion beside or under the vehicle, and extra protection can be added to meet specific user requirements.

The Mbombe 4 can carried a total of 10 military personnel and it has a weight of 13,000 kg with a payload of 2,000 kg.

The Mbombe 4 is motorized with a diesel engine developing 450hp coupled to a 6 speed automagtic transmission. Mbombe 4 is equipped with independent suspension all-round and powerful drivetrain to ensure outstanding mobility characteristics over all types of terrain, even when combat laden.

The Mbombe 4 can run at a maximum road speed of 150 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 700 km.